Since Wicca is derived from ancient European agrarian societies, the Sabbats (similar to Sabbath) are closely tied to the seasons and the calendar. Wiccans claim that the Sabbats have been followed for many thousands of years by ancient cultures such as Nordic,...
Most Wiccans hold the following list of affirmations and denials. But because there are differences among Wiccan traditions, not every Wiccan will affirm or deny every statement listed here. Nevertheless, the list is accepted by almost all Wiccans: Affirms The...
Articles Allen, Charlotte, "The Scholars and the Goddess," Atlantic Monthly, Jan., 2001, vol. 287, issue 1. "An Illogical Leap," The Washington Times, May 19, 2004, p. A16. Billips, Andrea, "What a Wicca Situation!" Insight on the News, Jan. 1, 2001, vol. 17, issue 1,...
It is a common error to accuse Wiccans of worshiping Satan. Wiccans do not acknowledge the existence of Satan the way Christians do. "Since the rise of Christianity, witches have been accused of worshiping Satan. This misconception remains alive even in modern times....
Dianic Wicca, sometimes called Feminist Wicca, was begun by Zsuzsanna Budapest in California and is named after the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana. It is a feminist tradition and often excludes the male God aspect and asserts that the female aspect is the true...
Wicca is an eclectic religious belief system centering around gods, goddesses, and nature worship. Gary Cantrell, a well-known Wiccan author says Wicca is based on "harmony with nature and all aspects of the god and goddess divinity."[fn]Cantrell, Gary, Wiccan...